A guideline for Lead Maternity Carers to help in the
interpretation of commom patterns of hepatitis B
marker results. Please note that other patterns are possible and in
these cases advice should be sought from a specialtist with
expertise in Hepatitis B.

A guideline to help in the interpretation of
commom patterns of hepatitis B marker results.
Please note that other patterns are possible and in these cases
advice should be sought from a specialtist with expertise in
Hepatitis B.

From 3rd October 2011 Haemoglobin A1c will be reported only in
units of mmol/mol. This document discusses the reporting and
interpretation of the HbA1c test including recommendations for
diabetes screening.

This clinical bulletin provides up to date information on
cervical cytology. It covers background information of cervical
cancer including cervical cancer statistics, an overview of the New
Zealand Cancer Audit 2004, and best practice advice on specimen
collection for both conventional and liquid based smears.

The bulletin summaries the updated Bethesda Reporting System
(2001) that was adopted by all New Zealand Laboratories in July
2005. Also included are the NCSP recommendations for follow up and
an overview of the NCSP Operational Policy and Quality Standards
for Smeartakers and Laboratory and Histology Service.